Patents by Inventor William Hickok

William Hickok has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Rigid chambered boat hull with inflatable perimeter
    Patent number: 7305931
    Abstract: A boat hull having sealed rigid chambers and a perimeter inflatable portion positioned and attached laterally outward thereof. The perimeter inflatable portions provide redundant buoyancy and allow loads acting upon the hull to be shifted laterally without compromising stability of the boat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Inventors: Rick Benson, William Hickok, Larry Wieber, Vincent McLeod
  • Chambered hull boat design method and apparatus
    Publication number: 20050005838
    Abstract: A multichambered boat that is constructed upside-down on stationary platforms where flotation chambers are located in the perimeter portion of the multichambered boat. The perimeter chambers have a laterally downward sloping exterior surface that directs fluid downwardly and provides lift to the multichambered boat which creates a smoother ride. A fuel input line that passes through the flotation chamber to the fuel storage tank to provide convenient access for refueling the multichambered boat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2003
    Publication date: January 13, 2005
    Inventor: William Hickok